Engineering Services Agent – Machinery Controls

Responsibilities

NSWCPD MCS team is seeking an Engineering Services Agent – Machinery Controls to support shipboard and LBES testing efforts in support of the DDG HM&E Mid-Life Upgrades Program. The primary role of the Engineering Services Agent will be to provide lifecycle support of fielded Machinery Control Systems (MCS) on the USS ARLEIGH BURKE class of destroyer. This includes configuring, monitoring, and testing DDG
51 MCS Software. The candidate should have experience as an electrical technician and the ability to troubleshoot control systems with the use of system documentation and electrical schematics. The candidate will be expected to provide documented status updates on a regular basis. Work hour expectations include availability for weekend support work, including onsite requirements for up to 10 hours a day during the week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot control systems with the use of system documentation and electrical schematics
• Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems at LBES
• Provide test support for all variants of fielded systems shipboard
• Provide shipboard software and hardware installation support of all variants of fielded systems at LBES and shipboard
• Provide documented status updates on a regular basis
• Act as a liaison between shipboard test team and technical leads back in Philadelphia
• Maintain personal source of information between jobs and tasking
• Aid in test procedure edits and implementation

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and 3 years of experience OR High School diploma and 6 years of experience

• 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician or field technician as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment
• Experience tracing signals and diagnosing or isolating cause for electrical failures
• Experience with grounded and ungrounded systems
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills to include the ability to use a digital multimeter
• Basic electrical principles to include understanding the difference between current, voltage and resistance as well as how to effectively troubleshoot circuits containing them
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Attention to detail and meticulous logging of testing, troubleshooting steps, and findings
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with a diverse range of people
• Sound analytical skills with an eye for detail; good problem solving ability and a practical approach
• Effective time management skills

• Advanced computer skills to include use of Hyper Terminal, Putty, or an equivalent serial interface
• Ability to use an oscilloscope and signal generator
• Ability to use Wireshark for network data capture, analysis, and troubleshooting
• US Navy shipboard experience in engineering department

• Regular expected travel frequency away from your permanent location may be up to 30-50%
• As required, off hour and weekend work will be expected to meet deliverables
• Professional written and oral skills are required
• Proficiency with a personal computer (PC)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• The ability to learn new PC applications as needed
• Reasonable problem solving ability

The work is typically performed onboard US Navy Ships (pier side and at sea) and LBES, which requires proper safety precautions and ability to go up and down shipboard stairways (ladders); work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated…